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1940 S. Is This Some Kind Of Error ?

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sissy0444
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1940 S. Is this some kind of error ?it looks like it to me what you guys think thanks
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I'm not a "guy" but exactly what are you seeing that you think this nickel is an error coin?
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Same question. By the way, these days "guys" is a generic term for all of us.
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The reverse of your coin shows "Indirect Design Transfer" caused by an ageing die
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Not sure what we are looking for, please specify.
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They're talking about the shadow on the left of the obverse.

It's just an aged die.
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